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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has decamped to the Wiper Democratic Movement party ahead of the August elections. Sonko, who was previously a member of the ruling Jubilee Party, joined the Kalonzo Musyoka-led party as a life member on Friday. He was welcomed to the party by Musyoka and a host…

Narok Governor Samuel Ole Tunai has decamped to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from the Jubilee Party ahead of the August 9th elections. Tunai, whose second and final term as the governor of Narok expires in August, was received to UDA by Deputy President William Ruto at his Karen residence…

Deputy President William Ruto’s wife Rachel Ruto has backed her husband to continue donating money to churches and the needy. While dismissing critics who accused the deputy president of dishing out ‘dirty money’, Rachel stated that nothing will stop her husband from giving generously to those who…

Ford-Kenya party leader Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed reports that he is quitting the Kenya Kwanza alliance for Azimio La Umoja. Reports on social media on Friday morning claimed that Wetang’ula was holed up in a meeting with the Azimio La Umoja presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga in Karen ahead…

The Kenya Assemblies of God (KAG) Uasin Gishu branch is seeking financial support to rebuild the Kiambaa Church.  KAG appealed to well-wishers and members of the public to help reconstruct the church that was torched at the height of the 2007/2008 post-election violence. A notice published in…

An activist has filed a petition seeking to have Meru Senator Mithika Linturi investigated and prosecuted over the deaths of his housemaid and business associate. Michael Makarena, a Meru-based activist, wants the court to compel the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Office of…

Over 16,000 acres of moorland in Mount Kenya Forest have been razed by a fire that broke out last weekend. Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Meru Ecosystem Conservator John Njoroge says hot weather, difficult terrain, and strong winds are inhibiting efforts to contain the raging fire. Firefighters from…

Media personality Janet Mbugua has explained why she declined an offer to be the running mate of Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria, who is eyeing the Kiambu governor’s seat. Through Instagram on Thursday, the former TV anchor noted that she is not interested in getting into active politics at the moment…

IEBC says it has asked the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji to investigate Deputy President William Ruto’s vote-rigging claims. Speaking on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati said the commission forwarded the matter to the DPP for investigations and further action.…

Media personality Janet Mbugua has reportedly turned down an offer to become Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria’s running mate in his quest for the Kiambu governor’s seat. Kuria, who is eyeing the Kiambu gubernatorial seat in the August 9th elections, says Janet emerged as the best candidate in his…